From Beth, Age 21 - 01/15/12 - IP#: 90.206.168.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'10", Start: 17 st 12, Today: 17 st 12 (BMI: 36), Goal: 13 st 0 - Hi everyone, I used to come on this website about 9 years ago. I am still a rather big lady, but I am awfully glad that it is still going. I am now living away from my parents at university, so I have the temptation of having my own money, my own kitchen and my independence. I am now in my second year, my first year was difficult when it came to eating habits. My flatmates would want to take part in weekly take-out parties where we would all eat a take away together..I would also buy cheap, quick food but have always enjoyed cooking. The problem is also, that (even if I do say so myself..) I am very good at baking.. My housemates love it. But right now, enough is enough. I have cut out eating anything that comes from anything with eyes, so no meat, no fish, no dairy and no eggs. I'm practically vegan...but I'm no hippy, so it's simply for health reasons. I don't need ... (view more)Hi everyone, I used to come on this website about 9 years ago. I am still a rather big lady, but I am awfully glad that it is still going. I am now living away from my parents at university, so I have the temptation of having my own money, my own kitchen and my independence. I am now in my second year, my first year was difficult when it came to eating habits. My flatmates would want to take part in weekly take-out parties where we would all eat a take away together..I would also buy cheap, quick food but have always enjoyed cooking. The problem is also, that (even if I do say so myself..) I am very good at baking.. My housemates love it. But right now, enough is enough. I have cut out eating anything that comes from anything with eyes, so no meat, no fish, no dairy and no eggs. I'm practically vegan...but I'm no hippy, so it's simply for health reasons. I don't need anyone telling me about 'lack of protein' because there is protein in a LOT of the foods I am eating, so it's all good. I am thinking of taking omega 3 and multivitamins so I get all that I need. I started this lifestyle change on wednesday and I feel amazing! I have 3 healthy meals a day and 2 snacks of either fruit or vegetables and drink at least 2 litres of water and 2 cups of green tea a day. I am lactose intolerant so I have replaced cows milk with soy milk (which makes lovely hot cocoa btw..) and yeah, all is good. I sleep better, my mood is better. Life is dandy. I am looking forward to carrying on, and let's see if I lose any weight! x (view less) (Note: 17 st 12 is 250 lb.)
From Kennedy, Age 14 - 12/12/11 - IP#: 156.34.156.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Start: 254 lb, Today: 249 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 120 lb - WOW! haha do you think this is a fluke or am I just actually having success on a diet? I mean 5 pounds in 7 days... I really hope I can keep this up. I dont really know if I see any difference but as long as the weight is coming off I will be happy even if I dont see a difference for a while :)
I am still only eating when I am hungry (I think my stomach like on the inside might have shrunk because I feel like I actually cant eat that much because I feel full a lot sooner. lol) Yesterday I did some excersices with one of those stretchy band things (dont know what its called) and today I walked with my friend down to her house after school which isnt really that far but it wasnt nothing lol.
How is every one else doing? I think I am doing pretty good :)
From Amanda, Age 22 - 12/08/11 - IP#: 63.135.29.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'8", Start: 225 lb, Today: 163 lb (BMI: 25), Goal: 155 lb - So I must have been majorly dehydrated because I was 163 Around November 27th, then had my time of the month, and afterward it said I was 165! I was pissed. But I avoided the scale for a week and I'm back down. I'm doing soooo well with my eating, it's the water intake that is my problem. As soon as I don't drink enough, my body holds on to all this water and my weight shoots up. Anyways, hoping to be around 160lbs by christmas, and at this rate I know I can do it. My clothes fit soo much better already. Hope you're all doing great! Happy Holidays :)
From heather, Age 15 - 11/28/11 - IP#: 75.100.203.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'2", Start: 193 lb, Today: 138 lb (BMI %tile: 88), Goal: 130 lb - hey guys (:
havent been on in a while, but i have since lost 7 more pounds. i am pretty darned happy with myself. :) i truly have come a long way. i remember when i decided to do something about my massive weight. i was nearly 200 pounds and that fact alone made me feel absolutley crumby. I even remember the date. It was December 9th, 2010. Now, nearly an entire year later, i am an entirely different person. I weigh 55 pounds lighter. I feel so much better physically and mentally. I also look healthier. Now, the doctor has informed me that I have made an incredible and drastic improvement. I am very proud. I still have a bit more weight to lose though, the journey isn't yet over. After I reach my current goal (to weigh 130), i think i want to set an additional goal to lose 10 more pounds and weigh 120. I think that is a healthy weight for myself. I am impressed with everyones... (view more)hey guys (:
havent been on in a while, but i have since lost 7 more pounds. i am pretty darned happy with myself. :) i truly have come a long way. i remember when i decided to do something about my massive weight. i was nearly 200 pounds and that fact alone made me feel absolutley crumby. I even remember the date. It was December 9th, 2010. Now, nearly an entire year later, i am an entirely different person. I weigh 55 pounds lighter. I feel so much better physically and mentally. I also look healthier. Now, the doctor has informed me that I have made an incredible and drastic improvement. I am very proud. I still have a bit more weight to lose though, the journey isn't yet over. After I reach my current goal (to weigh 130), i think i want to set an additional goal to lose 10 more pounds and weigh 120. I think that is a healthy weight for myself. I am impressed with everyones perserverance, and i hope all of you NEVER GIVE UP! no matter what the scale tells you, you are all incredibly beautiful :) i wish success on all of you! i love weightloss buddies, the more the merrier and they are truly a fantastic help in staying on track. if you wanna keep in touch with me for support and encouragement for each other, let me know! we can exchange emails, and i'd be glad to get involved! good luck to you all! xoxoxoxoxo <3 (view less)
From Amanda, Age 22 - 11/24/11 - IP#: 63.135.29.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'8", Start: 225 lb, Today: 165.6 lb (BMI: 25), Goal: 155 lb - SWEET! So, now that I know I lost water weight, I'm down to 165.6 and steadily losing 0.2 pounds per day, so weekly i'll be losing 1.4 lbs. Definitely not an incredible loss but I know from experience that when I lose weight too fast, I gain it back and then some. This way, it will be steady consistent PERMANENT weight loss. I'm also starting a full time job at the hospital starting on Monday (just graduated college yaay!) So from 7am-3pm I will be busy and will be packing healthy low calorie lunches. It's just going to be hard not to snack at night which I am very used to. So at this rate, I'll be 160lbs by Christmas (mini goal) and then close to 155 by my 23rd birthday in January. I'm very positive right now that I can do this! Hope everyones doing great, good luck!
From Jasmine, Age 17 - 11/20/11 - IP#: 68.100.73.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Start: 195 lb, Today: 195 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 135 lb - This board is so supportive and helpful! Thanks so much you guys! So I havent lost much weight, but im feeling much more energetic, so im taking that as a good sign. Plus, my body tends to build muscle pretty fast so I think thats what's happening. Nevertheless I shall keep up the cardio and healthier foods and sew where it takes me :) im starting zumba workouts tomorrow so ill let you guys know how it goes! And i took the water advice and its helped :)
From Taylor, Age 16 - 11/12/11 - IP#: 24.126.140.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 263 lb, Today: 206 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 200 lb - Hey everyone it's been a while since I'v been up here ! Lol well i'v been REALLY busy lately with my job. But I don't remember what I weighed lasttime I posted on here but I'm 206 now 6 more pounds and I will have reach my goal of the year ! :D
From Melissa, Age 17 - 10/26/11 - IP#: 24.2.110.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'4", Start: 190 lb, Today: 165.6 lb (BMI %tile: 93), Goal: 130 lb - Last night while I was watching The Biggest Loser I walked on the tredmile for 3 miles and studied for my vocabulary test...can you say multitasker??!! Haha, I got back on track this week after I fell off the wagon last weekend. Feels good to eat healthy and exercise again.
From Elodie, Age 14 - 10/20/11 - IP#: 67.162.78.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 157 lb, Today: 148 lb (BMI %tile: 88), Goal: 118 lb - I'm making progress... slow, but steady. I was watching the biggest loser, the ending anyway, the other day and I thought WOW! I do NOT wan to be as heavy as those people. It's scary! I like to challenge myself to lose along with them, especially toward the end when they weigh the same as me. And guess what! I wasn't sitting while I was watching. My dad just bought a stationary bike and I had 20 minutes while watching so I though...ah, I'll burn 100 calories. And while I was watching TV I forgot I was even pedaling and at the end I'd burned 300 calories. I'm going swimming tonight... gotta get that body for swim gym, right? Anyway, hang in there girlies, I'm doing my best. I'll post AWESOME smoothie recipes a little latter. Any advice is appreciated.
From Jessica, Age 16 - 10/12/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 162 lb, Today: 150 lb (BMI %tile: 90), Goal: 118 lb - After I got weighed today, I was like I gained weight. Ahha, I got myself remoivitoned I am going to star over, tomrrow,, I am going to fight this weight! I been siting around to much, that is going to end from now on, girls you have inspried me to get moving I like being encourged,, I am very seriurss with my weight this time, the nurse was in to much in a hurry.. But I am going to back on track with excirse starting tomrrow! I am never going to give up ever again, I think gave up to easily,, I think I binged eating, I stoped that like enough is enough,, I want to be healthy for myself and life, so I dont get strokes, I am not really a junk food eater.. I go to MCDONALS's I get a horrible taste in my mouth.. I am really worried about becoming obese I am going to do something about it.. which means now, not later. I had only one serveing of soup no seconds! breakfast Speical K... (view more)After I got weighed today, I was like I gained weight. Ahha, I got myself remoivitoned I am going to star over, tomrrow,, I am going to fight this weight! I been siting around to much, that is going to end from now on, girls you have inspried me to get moving I like being encourged,, I am very seriurss with my weight this time, the nurse was in to much in a hurry.. But I am going to back on track with excirse starting tomrrow! I am never going to give up ever again, I think gave up to easily,, I think I binged eating, I stoped that like enough is enough,, I want to be healthy for myself and life, so I dont get strokes, I am not really a junk food eater.. I go to MCDONALS's I get a horrible taste in my mouth.. I am really worried about becoming obese I am going to do something about it.. which means now, not later. I had only one serveing of soup no seconds! breakfast Speical K creal half a cup 55 calories, milk half a cup = 65 calories. 120 calories a good start. I for get about lunch.. I scrwed up. I am going to fix mistakes and lazyness and resolve to do better and I hope to 104 pounds by this coming Spring 104 pounds here I come or 108 pounds if I grow more.. I get nuts when I get pms, I get cravesing ahha. You know what I get choclate I eat half of it and put the rest of it away. For later or the next day to snack on.. Having my computer off during the day helps me, so I dont end up on for then I should .. I am going to do better with my weight loss tomrrow! I am not to give up anymore!! never ever again! I want to be somewhat healthy when I go vist my grandma for Thanksgiving! I am not going to binge at Thanksgiving or Christamss! I am going to eat small bites instead of big, no seconds ever. I am going to be healthy and I can do it!
Jessica 16. (view less)
From Jessica, Age 16 - 09/28/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 162 lb, Today: 150 lb (BMI %tile: 90), Goal: 118 lb - I do riding lessons once a week, now, it is weried, Im sick of the rain, so bad, that it flooded, in my town, 4-6 feet of water. Be carefull.. I hope everyone on here is having a good new school year! Melissa how things going? with you? did you reach your goal? yet!! Jessica 16
Reply From Melissa, Age 17 - 09/28/11 - IP#: 24.2.110.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I haven't reached my goal weight...I'm setting new goals all the time. This weeks goals are to eat more fruits and veggies and drink more water. So far I am doing pretty good. How are things going for you?
From Chelsea, Age 24 - 09/11/11 - IP#: 98.224.133.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'7", Start: 357 lb, Today: 357 lb (BMI: 56), Goal: 250 lb - Hey guys..Im looking for a buddy to do this with. Someone where I can text/message them and say hey, lets go for a walk and they will go for a walk with me, >even though not in person...but in spirit. I will know someone else is going to go at the same time. We can also discuss our diet/exercise plans and just be support for each other. Let me know if youre interested...cpushm@gmail.com
Reply From Emily, Age 24 - 09/13/11 - IP#: 68.43.124.xxx show message replied to go to original board
A huge HUGE help to me is this amazing website called loseit.com It is a website that lets you enter in the food you have eaten and gives you the amount of calories you need to eat a day in order to (safely) lose weight! Every time you enter in something you eat, it tells you how many more calories you can eat that day to work towards your goal! It is so sweet! :) Hope this all helps! Good luck!
From Sabrina, Age 22 - 07/06/11 - IP#: 65.79.248.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'2", Start: 239 lb, Today: 219 lb (BMI: 40), Goal: 145 lb - Well it has been another horrible night :( It seems like when I have a bad day at work my diet is blown. Then I sit and cry because I am completely unhappy with my body. I haven't worked out in three days! And I have done this before, I know how to loose weight...why am I having so much trouble this time?? My biggest issues are dinner and before bed. My boyfriend is a late night muncher and I just seem to follow, (knowing I shouldn't) I need some kind of motivation...
Reply From Catharine, Age 18 - 07/07/11 - IP#: 72.222.206.xxx show message replied to go to original board
its also good to get in the habit of logging everything that you eat, that way no snacking can creep its way in, and if it does, it will stare you in the face! Try the food and fitness planner on webmd.com or just log it on a piece of paper you keep up somewhere.
From Brittany, Age 18 - 02/05/11 - IP#: 76.186.110.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 330 lb, Today: 330 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 130 lb - Hey everyone im Brittany i just turned 18 and i weigh 330lbs..ive been overweight all my life and it really sucks...i try to avoid scales and have. Unfortunately i just decided to get on a scale and found out ive gained 40lbs in 3 months. I do a lot of emotional eating from problems at home and im having a hard time changing that. Id really like some help so if anyone could help me maybe be like a weight loss motivator id appreciate it..thanks everyone!
Reply From Marina, Age 23 - 02/06/11 - IP#: 174.92.123.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hey Brittany!
You already took the first step! You faced the truth (by weighing youself)...but you also came here! That means you're ready to start doing something about it. Good for you!
Losing weight is not an easy process at all, so the best thing to do is to start with small changes. Considering you're starting at 330lbs, even small changes are going to give you results.
So, for your first small change, I suggest you remember that EVERYTHING COUNTS! So what does that mean exactly? Well it's simple...everytime you drink water instead of juice/pop...everytime you walk somewhere instead of drive....everytime you skip dessert....everytime you swap in your fries on the side for veggies....everytime you cook for yourself instead of eating out....you are saving calories!! The more calories you aren't consuming the more pounds you'll lose.
A lot of times, we overlook a ... (view more)Hey Brittany!
You already took the first step! You faced the truth (by weighing youself)...but you also came here! That means you're ready to start doing something about it. Good for you!
Losing weight is not an easy process at all, so the best thing to do is to start with small changes. Considering you're starting at 330lbs, even small changes are going to give you results.
So, for your first small change, I suggest you remember that EVERYTHING COUNTS! So what does that mean exactly? Well it's simple...everytime you drink water instead of juice/pop...everytime you walk somewhere instead of drive....everytime you skip dessert....everytime you swap in your fries on the side for veggies....everytime you cook for yourself instead of eating out....you are saving calories!! The more calories you aren't consuming the more pounds you'll lose.
A lot of times, we overlook a calorie...but they add up quickly. For example...You decide you want to eat some chips which is already high in calories...but then you eat them with dip...well now you're adding even more...and then you was them down with pop and you've added way more! Whereas, if you had just had 1 serving of chips with water & no dip it wouldn't be quite as bad.
I believe this will be a good starting point for you. In the next few weeks, I suggest you start becoming aware of what you're eating...look at the nutritional information on your foods and start realizing how many EXTRA calories you're adding to things, then see what you can do without.
Good luck! (view less)
From Jackie, Age 15 - 03/30/09 - IP#: 67.167.78.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'8", Start: 240 lb, Today: 240 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 100 lb - I haven't weighed myself in 2 years. I've been afraid to. BUt I know I've gotten a lot fatter: i use to wear L size shirts now it's XXL. Should I weigh myself again? I need some help here!!!!
Reply From Montana, Age 16 - 03/30/09 - IP#: 207.200.116.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I think you should weigh yourself and see where you are at. When trying to lose weight take it step by step.. don't cut out everything because when you do screw up you will majorly binge. It's hard but I know if you try you can do it. Good luck.
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